Online Class: Introduction to Paganism
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Introduction to Paganism taught by Rev. Leslie Linder, M.Div. seeks to educate students on the basic beliefs and practices of people practicing "paganism" or "earth-centered" traditions in their varying forms. More details about the varying definitions of Pagansim are discussed in class. This eight lesson course is designed to give students a solid introduction to "pagan" or "earth-centered" belief systems. The course is designed around the text, Paganism: An Introduction to Earth-Centered Religions, by Joyce and River Higginbotham (Llewellyn, 2002). If you are exploring Paganism, if someone you love is Pagan and you want to understand it better, or if you are an Interfaith explorer who wants a better understanding of Pagan beliefs, come and join us on this journey.
 Course Description This eight lesson course is designed to give students a solid introduction to Pagan or earth-centered belief systems. The course is designed around the text, Paganism: An Introduction to Earth-Centered Religions, by Joyce and River Higginbotham (Llewellyn, 2002). If you are exploring Paganism, if someone you love is Pagan and you want to understand it better, or if you are an Interfaith explorer who wants a better understanding of Pagan beliefs, come and join us on this journey.
Learning Outcomes By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Define paganism.
- Recognize belief systems.
- Describe a pagan view of deity.
- Summarize the role of Satan.
- Describe the living universe.
- Summarize magickal theory and practice.
- Summarize pagan ethics, and
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Course Lessons |  | Lesson One: What is Paganism?Utilizing material from Chapter One of our text, this lesson gives some basic terms and concepts that students will need in order to understand our journey through Pagan, earth-centered religions. | Lesson Two: You Are What You BelieveWhile utilizing some material from both chapters one and two of our text, this lesson finishes a cursory introduction to the basic terms and philosophies behind Paganism. | Lesson Three: A Pagan View of DeityThis lesson discusses how human beings find religious or spiritual meaning. | Lesson Four: What about Satan?Based on chapter four of our text, this lesson discusses historical development of "Satan" or "the Devil," as well as the concept of evil. | Lesson Five: The Living UniverseThis lesson discusses how Pagans view their connection to the rest of the universe, and how this connection plays into what we call "magick." | Lesson Six: Magickal Theory and PracticeMagick as a concept which Pagans have developed due to the philosophy of interconnectedness. | Lesson Seven: Pagan EthicsExplores Pagan ethics and encourages the student to take an "ethical snapshot" of her or himself. | Lesson Eight: Let the Circle be Open, yet UnbrokenA final session in which we bring our studies to a close and decide how to go forward with our new understanding of Paganism. |
Additional Information | Course Title | : | Introduction to Paganism | | CEU Value | : | | | Standard | : | Course Adheres to the ANSI/IACET 1-2007 Standard | | Accreditation | : | | | Languages | : | English - United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and other English speaking countries | | Course Number | : | 13095 | | Course Type | : | Spiritual Education | | Course URL | : | | | Course Rating | : | Not Reviewed | | Instructor | : | | | Syllabus | : | | | Grading Policy | : | Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive a CEU Certificate documenting CEUs earned | | Assessment Method | : | Lesson assignments and review exams | | Duration | : | Continuous: Enroll anytime! | | Requirements | : | View Technical Requirements | | Course Fee | : | Basic Course: $50.00 (no CEU Certificate) | | | | | NOT FOR COLLEGE CREDIT This is a non-credit course, and is provided for your personal enrichment.
This course is not intended to be a substitute for any state, government, licensing, certification or educational requirements.
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